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Council moves to hire interim treasurer as city faces staffing and finance continuity gaps
Summary
With no qualified treasurer applicants, the council approved pursuing a temporary contract interim treasurer to handle urgent financial tasks (payables, payroll taxes, grant distributions) while recruitment continues; candidates quoted in transcript would work remotely at roughly $65/hr or higher.
Staff reported they received no qualified applicants for the treasurer position and outlined outreach to networks and headhunters; some interim providers charge $150–$200 per hour, while one remote interim offered services for $65 per hour. Staff said urgent tasks include payroll, taxes, and a looming vendor deadline for wastewater testing that could be suspended without payment.
Council moved to hire a temporary contract interim treasurer to cover essential payments and reporting until the permanent position is filled. Council members discussed compensation expectations for interim contractors and the need for a city-issued laptop and IT access for remote work. The council seconded the motion and advanced it to closed session for personnel discussion; staff was authorized to negotiate a contract and return with draft terms.
